Cambridge ERA: AI Fellowship 2027 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the Cambridge ERA: AI Winter 2027 Fellowship. This ten-week research program takes place in Cambridge, UK. It starts January 18, 2027, running through late March. Fellows tackle pressing questions in frontier AI safety. The program supports both technical and governance research streams. Participants join a vibrant community of AI safety researchers.

Program Snapshot

• Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
• Duration: Ten weeks, starting January 18, 2027
• Application Deadline: September 13, 2026, 11:59 PM Anywhere on Earth
• Eligibility: Open to anyone aged 18 or older

Financial Benefits

• £10,000 stipend for the fellowship duration
• Full visa support throughout the program
• Meals provided during working hours
• Travel expenses fully covered for fellows
• Extra financial help available for career transitions

What Fellows Receive

• Dedicated mentorship from experienced AI safety researchers
• Research management support throughout the project
• A private desk space at ERA’s Cambridge office
• Regular community events and social activities
• Strong networking connections across the AI safety field

Research Focus Areas

• Technical: Evaluations, interpretability, and AI alignment research
• Governance: Regulatory design and international AI coordination
• Technical AI Governance: Compute monitoring and verification systems

Who Can Apply

• Open to anyone 18 or older, regardless of background
• No formal eligibility restrictions beyond age
• Especially suited to researchers across many disciplines
• Welcomes technical, policy, legal, and economic professionals

Application Process

• Complete a written application with short essays
• Progress through two rounds of interviews
• Receive final fellowship offers after review

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